Sheppard on the best defensive game so far against Tampa Bay

Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard speaks to reporters about the Vikings, LSU, his focus being on the Lions, and the Lions secondary.

EDGE Aidan Hutchinson speaks to reporters about the contract extension he signed this week.

WR Jameson Williams speaks to reporters about offensive coordinator John Morton, being able to spend his first few years in the NFL with the Lions, and being ready for the second half of the season.

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown speaks to reporters about Edge Aidan Hutchinson, keeping the team together, and keeping the same intensity throughout the year .

CB Amik Robertson speaks to reporters about facing WR Justin Jefferson & the Minnesota Vikings in the Lions' Week 9 matchup.

Offensive coordinator John Morton speaks to reporters about preparing for the Vikings' defense led by defensive coordinator Brian Flores.

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp speaks to reporters about the Vikings, dependability and manageable kicks.

Edge Aidan Hutchinson speaks to reporters about facing former college teammate QB JJ McCarthy, DB Brian Branch and DL Alim McNeill.

QB Jared Goff speaks to reporters about the growth of OL Tate Ratledge and OL Christian Mahogany, WR Jameson Williams, and coming back strong off bye week.

DB Brian Branch speaks to reporters about his return to the field this Sunday vs the Minnesota Vikings.

OL Graham Glasgow speaks to reporters about the chemistry along the offensive line ahead of the Lions' Week 9 game vs the Minnesota Vikings.

Head Coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters about preparing for the Lions' Week 9 matchup vs the Minnesota Vikings.

Assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery speaks to reporters about the team's productive bye week ahead of the Lions' Week 9 game vs the Minnesota Vikings.

Defensive assistant & safeties coach Jim O'Neil speaks to reporters about the depth in the secondary stepping up this season.

Head coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters about what needs to be improved is easily correctable on the player and coaching side, and needing to convert on 3rd downs.

Head coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters about defense stepping up, DL Alim McNeill, and how converting on 3rd downs will bring more opportunities for everyone.

Head coach Dan Campbell speaks to reporters about how it's good getting another win, to challenge and compete when it's your time up, and how the team is so adamant about fixing their mistakes.

QB Jared Goff speaks to reporters about how amazing it is to see players on defense step up, bouncing back from losses, and RB Jahmyr Gibbs.

CB Amik Robertson speaks to reporters about defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, playing for his teammates that couldn't, and having high expectations for himself.

DL Alim McNeill speaks to reporters about how he felt in his first game back in the Lions' Week 7 win vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

OL Penei Sewell speaks to reporters about finding ways to improve in the Lions' 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Week 7 on Monday Night Football.

LB Derrick Barnes speaks to reporters about the defense's performance vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

DL DJ Reader speaks to reporters about the defensive depth stepping up in the Lions' 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

CB Arthur Maulet speaks to reporters about the defense creating takeaways in the Lions' 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

RB Jahmyr Gibbs speaks to reporters about his 2-touchdown performance in the Lions' Week 7 win vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.